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February 19, 2013

3 Years of Blogging - then and now

I told my husband the other day that my blogiversary was coming up. He said, "Two years, right?"

I said, "No, three."

"Really?!"

"Yup."

Today it's been three years since I began and I never would have guessed what would become of it. I had no idea how much I would love it and how much of a part of my life it would be.

Thank you for your support and friendship. Without you it wouldn't really be blogging. These ties we've made have meant a lot to me and I am so grateful for the chance I've had to live this dream I never knew I had.

So, I thought it would be fun to take a little look at the very beginning. This is how old Rex and Baden were when I began. Rex was only 2.

Baden was about 8 months old.

And in three years I've gone from short hair...

...to long hair....

....to super short hair. (I still don't have a great picture of the way my hair is right now. I never remember to have my husband take pictures for me, so it's always a self-photo with my go-go-gadget arms.)

We've gone through lots of different headers. This was my first.

And this one hung around for a while.

Over the years my taste has changed and some of my older tutorials are kind of funny to me now. But most things have stayed the same. Baden still gives this same dirty look.

And I'm still learning a lot.

There have moments where I thought about giving up. There have been comments that kind of hurt. There have been times when I'm just plain worn out. However, YOU have made it well worth it. I still get excited to show you the next project. Sometimes I get emails from you that make my day. Sometimes you send me links to things you think I'd like. I am always touched by the kindness, thoughtfulness, and generosity of my readers.

45 comments:

Congrats on sticking it out for such a long time! Wow! I have just started blogging, decided I had better jump on board and get involved rather then just lurking the wayside! Ha. It takes a level of commitment for sure!

Congratulations to you! I've enjoyed your blog for a long time, and I really admire how you manage to publish so regularly with two boys and now a little one on the way. I only have one, and he runs me ragged! Looking forward to many more great ideas from you.

Congratulations! That's a pretty big milestone. You deserve cake... except that you are eating healthy now... you deserve one of those fancy cakes made out of watermelon and decorated with grapes and kiwi that have been floating all around pinterest. If I knew you in real life I would make you one. THAT'S how excited for you I am!

I'm so glad that i found your blog 1.5 years ago. I love reading about your cute family and you do amazing tutorials! Thanks for the mommy school posts. My boys are still a bit young, but you've given me lots of ideas to utilize in the future. Thanks for continuing to blog!!

3 years!! Way to go :) I always enjoy reading your blog and love that you always try to keep it positive and try to be the change in the world as well as encouraging your boys to be as well..thanks for all your hard work..you are awesome!! (Ps..thanks for the great boy tutorials..)- heather

I am so happy to have been along with you on this ride! I remember when you started and must admit was a little envious of how quickly your blog was growing and mine wasn't. But I know why it was growing...because you are amazing! You are unique, smart, SO uber creative and are fantastic with tutorials and new ideas. Watching your blog grow and evolve but still remain true to what it started as has been an amazing transformation. Congratulations on 3 years! And to many more!

I am proud of you! Three years is a milestone. I'm pumped to say I remember the first header really well. ;). I've been reading a very long time, almost since the start and I still love it all. So congrats today and enjoy!! Anytime you wanna come back and visit Wisconsin come on over!! Limemadedesigns.com

I enjoy the projects but what I really like is the posts on your family. It is great to read about what they are learning and what they are discovering. I have enjoyed watching them change and grow over the past few years.

Congrats! You are amazing! You are one blogger that I take the time to read EVERY, SINGLE post. Every post is perfection. I love that you keep it real. I can't wait to see what you have up your sleeve next. Your boys have grown up so much!

It's been wonderful to follow you from the beginning. I'm not great at commenting, but I'm so glad you've been willing to share your thoughts and talents with us here in blogland! Congrats on a great 3 years!

Gosh three years,I've been reading since almost the beginning. Congrats and you are one of my favorite bloggers ever,and cant wait to see where this little baby girl takes you in the project department!

Oh my gosh I remember those sweet little faces! I remember Bayden with his little helmet on his head, wow time has gone quickly. I never put it together but you started blogging just before me (although I've pretty much given it up). Much continued success, I've loved going along for the ride!

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